Caramelized Onion-Veggie Burgers
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1/2 lb cremini mushrooms stems removed
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 large onion chopped (about 3 cups)
- 2/3 cup dried lentils soaked
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg whisked
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
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Pulse first 3 ingredients in food processor until finely chopped.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a skillet; turn down to medium, and cook onion, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Add mushroom mixture, and cook, stirring, about 2-3 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Remove from heat, and let cool.
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Stir cooled mushroom mixture into lentils, and combine with next 3 ingredients (through salt) until well-combined. Form mixture into 6 patties (about 1/2 cup each). Put cornmeal on a shallow plate, and coat burgers evenly.
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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, and cook burgers about 3 minutes or until golden brown on underside. Flip burgers, and top with cheese. Cook about 3 minutes more or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve burgers on buns topped with tomato and basil, if desired.
